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Boris van der Vorst, a prominent opponent of International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev, has been elected as the inaugural president of World Boxing, with the new organisation also detailing an events plan and signing its first sponsor.

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) is to undertake a full examination of its income and expenditure in the first quarter of 2024 after conceding the economic situation in Europe remains fragile.

Formula E has sealed what will be a record 17-race season in 2024, with Misano joining Shanghai and Tokyo as new venues on the electric motor racing series’ calendar.

Fifa has officially announced that Qatar Airways has renewed as a top-tier 'Fifa Partner' until 2030

Iris Sport Media, the boutique agency set up by Ioris Francini and his former IMG colleagues Floris Weisz and Luca Baldanza, has been appointed by state-controlled sports media entity Saudi Sports Company…

The global value of sports media rights has increased to just under $56bn (€51.1bn) despite another year of turbulence in which cornerstones of the industry came under threat.

Lega Serie A is close to finalising its first international broadcast deals of the new cycle after rights were awarded in eight countries from the 2024-25 season onwards

Manchester-based e-commerce and consumer goods company THG has appointed the Right Formula agency to activate its new sponsorship agreement with the Williams Formula 1 team.

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has acquired rival promotion Bellator from Paramount Global in a landmark deal in the global mixed martial arts space

Thirteen Premier League stars on 30-man list for Best Men’s Player at glittering gala event to be held alongside Dubai International Sports Conference at Atlantis, the Palm on January 19 H

The International Cricket Council has initiated plans for what it hopes will lead to an increase in the value of its commercial packages after 2027, by launching a Request for Proposals (RFP) for brand…

Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing is in advanced negotiations with international financial services company JP Morgan Chase about a sponsorship agreement, SportBusiness can reveal

Formula 1 will generate $445m (€410.1m/£358.1m) in central sponsorship income this year, an increase of 18.9 per cent on the $374m it generated in 2022.

Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn believes a deal to sell a minority stake in the company will “probably happen” despite a proposed deal with CVC Capital Partners falling through earlier this year.In

Matchroom's Eddie Hearn talks exclusively to SportBusiness about private equity interest, the death of PPV boxing and the rise of influencers.